Well you know we upgraded our WEB server but neglected to upgrade our DNS server.  There have been some reports of outages worldwide due to the fact that our DNS server has been overloaded with request for the IP address of the website.

This morning the DNS server was upgraded to a Enterprise Class level and hopefully this will be the end of the dilema and our traffic numbers will return to normal.

Here is a little bit of reader video from the World Micro Helicup 2008 at this year’s iHobby expo this past weekend in Chicago, IL.  Footage is of the winner Kyle Stacy.

DX7SE:2048 Resolution, 11MS latency

JR 8717HV Servos: New all aluminum case, new geartrain, 8V designed

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The 2008 Empire Hobby World Micro Heli Cup is now in its fourth year and has already
proven itself as a high profile show for the world’s best indoor micro helicopter pilots. Our
fourth annual event will take place on Saturday, October 18th and Sunday, October 19th
at the iHobbyExpo located in the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont,
Illinois. Like last year, we expect great crowds, great media coverage, and lots of cash
and prizes to be given away.

As a previous competator in the last 4 years, Kyle Stacy placing 3rd last year, behind team mate Bobby Watts, this year has put stepped it up a few notches this year, taking the 1st place trophy for both the Micro (Gaui 200 sized), and the Mini (Trex 450 sized) classes, bringing in a whopping $2000 for his winnings, and a smile on his face as he gets on the airplane, with his two big 4 foot long checks.

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A flying buddy of mine recently converted his RJX X-treme 50 to flybarless with the Skookum Robotics SK-360 “Digital Flybar”. After seeing the maiden of his X-50, I got interested and started reading up…Along the way, I found this article of converting a Align 700N head to flybarless. What got my attention was that this method of conversion allows the user to switch back to a mechanical flybar quick, without costing anything.

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I found this how to, by Brain James, on heliproz’s website, and thought it was a great article, and would like to post it for everyone to read about.

Powering the receiver, servos, and gyro can be accomplished a couple different ways. The most common way traditionally was to use a NiCad or NiMh 4.8v battery. It is simple, easy to install and the least expensive route you can choose. Recently the use of a lithium regulated system has become popular. Typically a 2 cell lithium polymer or lithium ion battery rated at 7.4v or 7.2v respectively is used with a regulator to provide power to the receiver, gyro, and servos.

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Although this one is an oldie, it’s definitely a goodie. Justin Chapman doing an inverted autorotation with no pull out! 

Knife Edge is pleased to announce that its newest version of RealFlight will be available soon from your favorite hobby shop.

Hobbico publicly unveiled RealFlight G4.5 this weekend at the iHobby Expo in Rosemont, Illinois. If you are at the expo please stop by to say hi to them and get all the latest info.

RealFlight G4.5 adds a number of often requested features, including:
- New aircraft
- New airports
- Improved ground handling with realistic sounds and ground terrain
- Improved aircraft detail using normal mapping
- New multiplayer with live voice chat and the ability to block other users

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Just spotted these pictures. Not sure when it will be released.

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Model Match, ServoSync and 2048 Resolution DSM2.  Ever wanted a TX that has the above and yet don’t come with an almost infinite number of channels, throttle/pitch curve points and p-mixes that you will never use?  Spektrum has the answer-DX7SE. And it comes with a small price tag-$319.99 for TX only.

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From the Popular JR 8717 now released the new DS8717HV High Voltage Ultra Speed Cyclic Servo.  With a price tag of $199.99.  Check it out.

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The new Walkera 4G3 has been announced. It offers 3d performance in a package the size of the 4#3. The overall length will only be 235mm! It will be the the smallest 6ch helicopter in the world.

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Pre-orders for the baby T-rex is open now in the Align Forum. All pre-orders will come with an extra bonus painted glass canopy for the T-rex 250 and customers who pre-order now will be assured of top priority in the list. The current RRP is slightly over US$200 for the combo with esc and motor, which is a good deal considering that this baby comes with all the blings. There is a catch though. You will need to pre-order through Align Taiwan, which will in turn send the kit to any hobby shop of your choice…IN TAIWAN.

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Second part of my compilation of the best RC videos of LA3D 2008. It was a blast. Guest appareances by Bert Magbanua, Kyle Dahl, Team Thunder tiger, Ben Storic, Tim Jones, Jimmy Hihara and Marcus Kim.

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Remember the good ‘ol days with glue sticks and paste? Well grab your tool box, and get out your most used tool, loctite. Everytime I seem to grab my bottle, and open it, I have a blue loctite volcano spewing out of the top, making quite a mess. All from floating around in my tool box for some time now, wasting what I paid for.

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